Memorex MX5510 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

MINI SYSTEM DIGITAL AM/FM 5 CD CHANGER

DUAL CASSETTE RECORDER

WITH TURNTABLE AND REMOTE CONTROL

MODEL: MX5510

BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT,

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY

CAUITION

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous volt­ age constituting a risk of electric shock is

present within this unit.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-

NEL.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIR OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Explanation of Symbols

This symbol is intended to
alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated

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dangerous voltage within
the product encasement
that may be of sufficient
magnirude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to
persons.

This unit is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards.
It meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety
performance standards of the U.S Department of Health and
Human Services.

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SAFETY CERTIFICA TION

This symbol indicates that there are impor­ tant operating and maintenance instructions

in the literature accompanying this unit.

WARNING: UNAUTHORIZED RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED

MATERIAL MA Y VIOLA TE APPLICABLE COPYRIGHT LAWS,
MANUFACTURER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNAU­THORIZED DUPLICA TION, USE OR OTHER ACTS WHICH
INFRINGE UPON THE RIGHT S OF COPYRIGHT OWNERS.

This symbol is intend­ed to alert the user of
the presence of
important operating
and maintenance
(servicing) instruc­tions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.

WARNING
T o prevent fire or shock haz­ard, do not expose this appli­ance to rain or moisture.
If this happens, make sure
the power to the electrical
outlet is turned off before.

CAUTION - USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER­FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE.

THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANY­ONE EXCEPT PROPERLY QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL.

FCC INFORMATION
For CD player section:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FOC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, If not installed and used in
accordance with the Installed and used in accordance with the Instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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1.Read Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions - The safety and
operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warning - All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instruc­ tions should be followed.

Safety Instructions
Do not operate the unit from any power
scurce except that indicated on the
stereo or in the owner s manual.

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Do not install the unit near or over a radi­ator,or other heat sources.

Do not mount the unit to a wall or ceiling
except as recommended by the manu­facturer.

Do not place the unit in a built-in enclo­sure such as a bookcase or cabinet, un­less proper ventllation is provided.

Do not block the ventilation openings of
the unit by placing it on a bed, soft, rug,

Do not allow objects to fall or liquids to
spill into the unit through the openings.

Do not use the unit near water, such as
bath tub, washbowl, sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool, etc.
Do not allow anything to rest on, roll over,
or pinch the power cord, or place the
power cord where it is subject to traffic
or abuse; this may result in a fire hazard.

Do not use a cart or stand
not recommended by the ma­ nufacturer.

Do not try to roll cart with
small castors across
thresholds or deep pile car­ pets. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the unit and cart
combination to overturn.

Do not clean the unit except as described
in the owner s manual.

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Do not attempt to service the unit beyond
that described in the owner s manual: all

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other servicing should be referred to que­lified service personnel.

etc.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

Do not leave the unit on when unattended;
a malfunction may result in a fire hazard.

NOTE: For added protection during a ligh­tning storm or whenever the unit will be
left unattended for a long period of time,
disconnect the power source.

Have The Unit Serviced
If

--the power cord or the plug has been
damaged.

--objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit.

--the unit has been exposed to rain or
excessive molsture.

--the unit does not appear to operate nor­mally or exhibits a marked change in
performance.

--the unit has been dropped or the en­casement damaged.

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS
INSIDE; REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON­NEL.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................2~5

Accessories...........................................................................................................................................................2

Positioning Your Main Unit.....................................................................................................................................2

Rear Panel Connections........................................................................................................................................3

Connecting the Speakers.......................................................................................................................................4

Connecting Optional Equipment............................................................................................................................5

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................6~11

Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................6 - 8

LCD Display...........................................................................................................................................................9

Remote Control...........................................................................................................................................10-11

AMPLIFIER............................................................................................................................................................12

General...............................................................................................................................................................12

TIMER SETTING .........................................................................................................................................12~13

Clock Setting..........................................................................................................................................................12

Time On/Off Setting......................................................................................................................................12-13

Sleep Timer....................................................................................................................................................13

TURNTABLE/ PHONO..............................................................................................................................................14

CD CHANGER.................................................................................................................................................15~17

Loading Disc Into The CD Tray................................................................................................................................15

Disc Status..........................................................................................................................................................15

Normal CD Playback.......................................................................................................................................15

CD Random Playback......................................................................................................................................16

CD Repeat Playback..........................................................................................................................................16

Displaying Time Information..........................................................................................................................16-17

CD Program ( CD Memory )..............................................................................................................................17

TAPE PLAYER..................................................................................................................................................18~19

Loading One Tape............................................................................................................................................18

Normal Playback ( Deck A and Deck B )............................................................................................................18

Recording ( Deck A )....................................................................................................................................18-19

Sequential Playback ( Deck B to Deck A).............................................................................................................19

TUNER.............................................................................................................................................................20

Auto (automatic)/Manual Tuning...........................................................................................................................20

Preset Memory................................................................................................................................................20

GENERAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................21

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................21

System Specifications.........................................................................................................................................22

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INST ALLA TION

++

++

_

_

MUTE

1

9

RANDOM

SKIP

TIMER

TUNING

SEARCH

VOLUME

DISC-SKIP

EQ

+10

INTRO

M-DOWN/

STOP

M-UP/

REPEAT

OPEN/

CLOSE

PLAY/

PAUSE

5

0

6

7

8

4

3

PH/AUX

TAPE

TUNER/BAND

CD

2

POWER

+

_

SLEEP

MEMO/

C.ADJ

MODE/

REMAIN

MAIN UNIT

Front Left/Right Speakers

FM Antenna

REMOTE CONTROL

ACCESSORIES POSITIONING YOUR MAIN UNIT

This package contains:

- 1 Main Unit

- 2 Front Speakers

Place the unit on stable, level surface, out of direct sunlight
and away from sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water,
moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields.

- 1 FM Antenna

- 1 Remote Control

- 1 Instruction book

Do not connect the unit to the AC power supply until all
other connections have been made and the AC voltage (in­dicated on the type plate on the back cover) has been
checked.

When positioning the unit, bear in mind that every receiver
produces heat which must be able to dissipate freely . For
this reason do not cover any vents and make sure that
there is sufficient ventilation around the unit.

Always remove all CDs from the changer before moving the
system.

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INST ALLA TION

12 3

FM ANT

AUX IN

R SPEAKERS L

L

R

+

_

+

_

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS

1. FM ANTENNA (FM 300 ohm)

For connecting the 300 ohm antenna supplied.

2. AUX IN (L/R)
For connecting optional video equipment.

3. FRONT SPEAKERS (4 OHM)

Connect supplied left and right front speakers here.

4. AC POWER CORD

Plug into a standard 120V/60Hz household wall outlet.

CONNECTING THE FM ANTENNA

Plug the FM antenna to the FM terminal of the main unit.

ANTENNA OR SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTION TO
TERMINALS

NOTE: Push and hold speaker terminal tab down to insert

wire. Release tab to lock wire in terminal. Make sure
the insulation is completely removed from the ends of
the antenna and speaker wires at all connection points.

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INSTALLATION

RIGHT

L

R SP EA KE RS L

+

-

LEFT

+

-

L

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

Connecting the Front Speakers

Connect the right front speaker to the front speaker ² R ²
terminal on the back of the main unit, and the left front
speaker to the front speaker ² L ² terminal.

Make sure the (+) (red) and (-) (black and red) cables are
connected to the correct front speaker terminals [(+) to (+)
and (-) to (-)].

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INSTALLATION

CONNECTING OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Connecting a Video system

Connect the ² L ² and ² R ² Audio output terminals of your
laser disc or VCR system to the ² L ² and ² R ² VIDEO
INPUT terminals of the main unit.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

FRONT P ANEL FRONT P ANEL

6

5
4

3
2

1

RECORD/PLAY BACK

A

R

78

FLAT

SLEEP

910

11

12

TUNER/BAND CD TAPE PHONO/AUX

13 14 15 16

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC SKIP

17

MEMO/
C-ADJ.

MODE/

REMAIN

VOLUME

PHONES

B

PLAY BACK

18

19
20

21
22
23

24

DISC

5

INTRO. PLAY/PAUS E RAND O M

CHANG ER

27 2826

9

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

FRONT P ANEL

1. REPEA T / MEMO • UP

•In CD mode, press to change the following repeat play

mode : All disc, Rpeat all disc, Repeat one disc,
Repeat one track.

•In TUNER mode, press to display the preset memory
in ascending order.

2. STOP / MEMO • DOWN

•In CD mode, press to stop CD playing and exit CD
memory registration mode. When CD is stoped, press
this key to clear CD memory .

•In TUNER mode, press to display the preset memory
in descending order.

3. TIMER

Press to set timer on or off. When timer is on, will

illuminate.

4. ST. / NOR & MONO. / H.S.D.

•In T APE RECORD mode, press to select normal mode
or to increase the T APE recording speed to twice the
normal recording speed.

•In FM mode, press to select either STEREO sound or
MONO sound.

5. SLEEP

Press to select the SLEEP timer on or off. Keep press­ing this key to set the sleep time from 00 to 90 min­utes.

6. POWER

Press the POWER button to switch the main power of
the unit to ON or ST ANDBY.

7. FLAT

Press to select FLA T sound mode.

8. ROCK

Press to select ROCK sound mode.

9. CLASSIC

Press to select CLASSIC sound mode.

10. POP

Press to select POP sound mode.

11. SENSOR

Infrared rays sensor, to receive the information
transmitted from the remote control.

FRONT PANEL

12. TUNER / BAND

•Not in TUNER mode, press to set TUNER mode.

•In TUNER mode, press to change the receiving BAND
between FM and AM

13. CD

•Not in CD mode, press to set CD mode.

•In CD mode, it has the same function as the DISC
SKIP key. Press to set or skip to next valid disc in
ascending order.

14. T APE

Press to select the function of T APE.

15. PHONO / AUX

Press to select the PHONO function or the AUX input
source. Both PHONO and AUX are mixing-channels.
Y ou can mix sounds if you play the PHONO and input
another signal from the AUX at the same time.

16. OPEN / CLOSE

Press to open or close the CD door

17. DISC SKIP

•In CD memory set mode, press to set to next valid
disc number in ascending order .

•In CD normal play or stop mode,press to skip to next
valid disc in ascending order.

•Not in CD mode, press to skip to next valid disc in
ascending order when the door is open.

18. VOLUME

Press the VOLUME button to adjust the volume level
up or down.

19. MODE / REMAIN

•In TUNER mode, press to change the following dis­play : Band and Frequency , Time display.

•In CD normal play mode, press to change the follow­ing display : Each playing time, Each remaining time,
T otal remaining time, Total playing time, Time display .

•In CD random play mode, press to change the follow­ing display : Each playing time, Each remaining time,
Time display .

•In CD memory play mode, press to change the fol­lowing display : Each playing time, Each remaining
time, Program number, T ime display .

•In CD stop mode, press to change the following dis­play : All time display, Time display.

•In T APE or AUX mode, press to change the following
display : AUX or T APE, T ime display .

NOTE: The above Time display includes: Clock display ,

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Time ON, Time OFF.

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

FRONT P ANEL

20. PHONES

Plug headphones into this jack. Press the volume button
to adjust the sound level.

21. MEMO / C-ADJ.

•In TUNER mode, press to store AM/FM stations in
the memory locations.

•In CD mode, press to do CD program in memory
locations.

•In clock adjust mode, press to set clock or timer
adjustment.

22. TUNING • UP / NEXT

•In TUNER mode, press less than 0.5 second to do
manual tuning in ascending order.

•In TUNER mode, press longer than 0.5 second to do
auto tuning in ascending order.

•In CD mode, press less than 0.5 second to move track
in ascending order.

•In CD mode, when CD is playing, press longer than

0.5 second to search in ascending order.

•In clock or timer adjusting mode, press to adjust clock
time in ascending order.

23. TUNING • DOWN / PREVIOUS

•In TUNER mode, press less than 0.5 second to do
manual tuning in descending order.

•In TUNER mode, press longer than 0.5 second to do
auto tuning in descending order .

•In CD mode, press less than 0.5 second to move track
in descending order.

•In CD mode, when CD is playing, press longer than

0.5 second to search in descending order.

•In clock or timer adjusting mode, press to adjust clock
time in descending order.

FRONT P ANEL

25. [ DECK B ] CASSETTE FUNCTION KEYS

• PLAY..................Press to activate cassette

playing.

• REWIND.............Press to activate cassette

rewinding.

• F. FWD. .............Press to activate cassette

fast forwarding.

• STOP / EJECT ...Press once to stop play , re­wind or fast forward. Press a
second time to eject the
cassette.

• PAUSE ...............Press to pause playback.

26. INTRO

Press to set or release the intro scan play mode in CD
mode.

27. PLA Y / P AUSE

Press to begin playback of the CD and press again to
pause CD playback.

28. RANDOM

Press to toggle CD random play mode. The RANDOM
indicator appears on the display and tracks on all discs
are played in random order. When the last track of the
last disc is played, the system will automatically stop,
unless you have selected REPEA T mode.

24. [ DECK A ] CASSETTE FUNCTION KEYS

• RECORD .............Press to activate cassette

recording.

• PLAY .....................Press to activate cassette

playing.

• REWIND............ Press to activate cassette

rewinding.

• F. FWD. ............. Press to activate cassette

fast forwarding.

• STOP / EJECT ..Press once to stop play , re­wind or fast forward. Press a
second time to eject the
cassette.

• PAUSE ............... Press to pause playback.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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1

56 7 8 9 10

3

11 12

13

14

1516171819

LCD DISPLA Y

1. TOT AL
Illuminates if you select the total remain time or total

time in CD normal play mode.

2. MEMORY

Illuminates if any track or station has been stored to a
CD program or tuner memory in CD mode or TUNER
mode.

3. REMAIN
Illuminates if you select the each remain time or total

remain time in CD play mode.

4. SLEEP

Illuminates if you select the SLEEP function.

5. STEREO

Illuminates if a stereo singal is received in tuner mode.

6. MUTE

Illuminates if you select the MUTE function.

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1

56 7 8 9 10

3

11 12

13

1516171819

LCD DISPLA Y

13. CLASSIC

Illuminates if the CLASSIC EQ mode is selected.

14. DISC NUMBER

Illuminates if the corresponding tray has disc in CD
mode.

15. FLA T
IIIuminates if the FLAT EQ mode is selected.

16. REC CD SYNC

Illuminates if the CD-SYNC tape recording function has
been selected.

17. MHz/KHz

Illuminates while the FM or AM station has been se­lected in TUNER mode.

18. INTRO

Illuminates if you select the INTRO play function in CD
mode.

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7. RANDOM

Illuminates if you select the random play function in CD
mode.

8.

Illuminates during CD playback mode.

9.

Illuminates when CD playback has been paused.

10. REPEAT

Illuminates if you select the repeat play function in CD
mode.

1 1. POP

Illuminates if the POP EQ mode is selected.

12. ROCK

Illuminates if the ROCK EQ mode is selected.

19. ON / OFF

will illuminate if the Timer is on by pressing the

TIMER button on the remote to select.

ON will flash if Time ON function is selected by

pressing the MODE / REMAIN button on the remote
repeatedly.

OFF will flash if Time OFF function is selected

by pressing the MODE / REMAIN button on the remote
control repeatedly .

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

REMOTE CONTROLREMOTE CONTROL

INSTALLING BA TTERIES:

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote.

2. Insert 2 *AA* batteries into the remote, paying careful attention to the polarity
diagram (+ / -) on the battery compartment cover.

3. Replace the battery cover.

4. 0 - 9 / +10

•In CD mode, press to select favorite track.

1

2
3

4

5

POWER

TUNER/BAND

CD

1

2

50678

9

MODE/

MEMO/

REMAIN

C.ADJ

OPEN/

RANDOM

CLOSE

_

SKIP

TIMER

TUNING

SEARCH

_

VOLUME

TAPE

+10

SLEEP

DISC-SKIP

++

_

++

MUTE

PH/AU X

INTRO

M-UP/

REPEAT

M-DOWN/

STOP

PLAY/

PAUSE

6
7

43

EQ

+

8

9

•In TUNER mode,press to select favorite preset sta­tion.

5. MODE / REMAIN

•In TUNER mode, press to change the following dis­play : Band and Frequency , Time display.

•In CD normal play mode, press to change the follow­ing display : Each playing time, Each remaining time,
T otal remaining time, Total playing time, Time display .

•In CD random play mode, press to change the follow­ing display : Each playing time, Each remaining time,
Time display .

•In CD memory play mode, press to change the fol­lowing display: Each playing time, Each remaining
time, Program number, T ime display .

•In CD stop mode, press to change the following dis­play : All time display, Time display.

•In TAPE or AUX mode, press to change the following
display : AUX or T APE, Time display.

1. POWER

Press the POWER button to switch the main power of
the unit to ON or ST ANDBY.

2. CD

•If not in CD mode, press to set CD mode.

•In CD mode, it has the same function as the DISC
SKIP key. Press to set or skip to next valid disc in
ascending order.

3. TUNER/BAND

•If not in TUNER mode, press to set TUNER mode.

•In TUNER mode, press to change the receiving BAND
between FM and AM.

6. MUTE

Press to cancel sound. Press again to return the sound
to its previous level. The MUTE indicator will illuminate
when the MUTE function is on.

7. PH. / AUX

Press to select the PHONO function or the AUX input
source. Both PHONO and AUX are mixing channels.
Y ou can mix sounds if you play the PHONO and input
another signal from the AUX at the same time.

8. T APE

Press to select the function of T APE.

9. E Q

Press EQ button repeatedly to select ROCK, CLASSIC,
POP or FLA T EQ setting and the adjacent indicator will
illuminate.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

REMOTE CONTROL

POWER

TUNER/BAND

CD

1

2

50678

9

MODE/

MEMO/

REMAIN

10

11
12

C.ADJ

OPEN/

RANDOM

CLOSE

_

SKIP

TIMER

TUNING

SEARCH

_

VOLUME

TAPE

+10

SLEEP

DISC-SKIP

++

_

++

MUTE

PH/AU X

INTRO

M-UP/

REPEAT

M-DOWN/

STOP

PLAY/

PAUSE

43

EQ

13

+

14

15
16

17
18

19
20

NOTE: The above Time display includes: Clock display ,

Time ON, Time OFF.

10. MEMO / C-ADJ.

•In TUNER mode, press to store AM/FM stations in
the memory locations.

•In CD mode, press to do CD program in memory
locations.

•In clock adjust mode, press to set clock or timer
adjustment.

1 1. OPEN / CLOSE

Press to open or close the CD door.

REMOTE CONTROL

14. SLEEP

Press to select the SLEEP timer on or off. Keep press­ing this key to set the sleep time from 00 to 90 min­utes

15. M-UP / REPEA T

•In CD mode, press to change the following repeat play
mode : All disc, Repeat all disc, Repeat one disc,
Repeat one track.

•In TUNER mode, press to call the preset memory in
ascending order..

16. DISC SKIP

•In CD memory set mode, press to set to next valid
disc number in ascending order.

•In CD normal play or stop mode,press to skip to next
valid disc in ascending order.

•Not in CD mode, press to skip to next valid disc in
ascending order when the door is open.

17. STOP / DOWN

•In CD mode, press to stop CD playing and exit CD
memory registration mode. When CD is stoped, press
this key to clear CD memory .

•In TUNER mode, press to display the preset memory
in descending order.

18. SKIP (-) or (+)

•In TUNER mode, press less than 0.5 second to do

manual tuning.

•In TUNER mode, press longer than 0.5 second to do

auto tuning.

•In CD mode, press less than 0.5 second to move track

up or down.

•In CD mode, when CD is playing, press longer than

0.5 second to search up or down.

•In clock or timer adjusting mode, press to adjust clock

time.

12. RANDOM

Press to toggle CD random play mode. The RANDOM

indicator appears on the display and tracks on all discs

are played in random order. When the last track of the
last disc is played, the system will automatically stop,
unless you have selected REPEA T mode.

13. INTRO

Press to set or release the intro scan play mode in CD
mode.

19. PLA Y/P AUSE

Press to begin playback of the CD and press again to

pause CD playback.

20. VOLUME (-) or (+)

Press (+) or (-) button to adjust the sound level up or

down.

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AMPLIFIER TIMER SETTING

CLOCK SETTINGGENERAL

1. Press the POWER button to turn the system on.

2. Select the source by pressing the desired source se­lector button:

•Press the TUNER button to listen to a radio station.

•Press the T APE button for audio cassette.

•Press the CD button to listen to a compact disc.

•Press the PHONO / AUX button to select phonograph

function or for a laser disc player, camcorder or VCR,
etc...

3. Press the VOLUME button on the front panel or on the
remote control to adjust the volume level up or down.

4. Press the EQ button repeatedly to select a preset equal­izer mode: ROCK , CLASSIC, POP or FLAT.

NOTE: The Graphic Equalizer separates and adjusts the

bass, midrange and treble levels. These preset selec­tions adjust the sound to simulate and enhance the
acoustical effects of ROCK, CLASSIC, POP or FLA T.

5. Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound. The MUTE
indicator will illuminate. Press again to return to origi­nal sound level.

1. Turn the system on and press the MODE / REMAIN
button until the clock appears in the display .

2. Press the MEMO / C-ADJ button one time and hour
digit will flash .Then press the TUNING • DOWN / PRE­VIOUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button until the correct
hour digit appears.

3. Press the MEMO / C-ADJ button again and minute digit
will flash. Then press the TUNING • DOWN / PREVI­OUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button until the correct
minute digit appears.

TIME ON / OFF SETTING

Y our music center can automatically turn itself on or of f
when the on or off time arrives.

TIME ON SETTING

1. Turn the system on and press the MODE / REMAIN
button until the Time ON appears.

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TIMER SETTING

2. Press the MEMO / C-ADJ button one time and hour
digit will flash. Then press the TUNING • DOWN /
PREVIOUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button until the
correct hour digit appears.

3. Press the MEMO / C-ADJ button again and minute digit
will flash. Then press the TUNING • DOWN / PREVI­OUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button until the correct
minute digit appears.

3. Press the MEMO / C-ADJ button again and minute digit
will flash. Then press the TUNING • DOWN / PREVI­OUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button until the correct
minute digit appears.

4. Press the TIMER button until the appears, then
press the POWER button to turn the system to
ST ANDBY mode.

TIME OFF SETTING

1. Press the MODE / REMAIN button until the Time OFF
appears.

2. Press the MEMO / C-ADJ button one time and hour
digit will flash. Then press the TUNING • DOWN /
PREVIOUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button until the
correct hour digit appears.

NOTE: Make sure TIMER appears in the top left corner.
If TIMER dose not appear on LCD display, press
TIMER button on remote control and follow steps
above to set.To cancel TIMER ON/OFF setting,
press TIMER button on remote control again until
the TIMER disappears from LCD display .

NOTE: Make sure the is displayed. The system will

automatically turn on/off itself when set time arrives.

SLEEP TIMER

Y our system can automatically turn itself off after 10 to 90
minutes. Choose the period that you wish system to stay
on, and when the “SLEEP” time arrives, the system will
turn itself off automatically .

1. Turn the system on and press SLEEP button. The
“SLEEP” indicator will illuminate.

2. Press the SLEEP button continuously to set the sleep
time from 90 to 10.

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TURNTABLE

PHONO PHONO

CONTROLS AND FEA TURES

1. 45 rpm Adaptor

2. Turntable platter

3. Cueing lever

4. Speed selector

5. T one arm

6. Tone arm rest

PLA YING A RECORD:

1. Switch the system on using the POWER button.

2. Remove the stylus (needle) cover.

3. Unlock the tone arm using the tone arm lock.

4. Use the function selector to select the PHONO / AUX
position.

5. Set the speed selector to either 33 rpm or 45 rpm

according to the record to be played.Use the 45 rpm
spindle adaptor to play 45 rpm records.

6. Place a record on the turntable. Using the cueing lever,

raise the tone arm. Move the tone arm outwards, away
from the turntable platter. The turntable platter will start
to rotate.

7. Move the tone arm over the record and release gently .

The stylus will lower onto the record and start to play .

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8. Adjust the VOLUME control to obtain desired listening
level.

9. Adjust the graphic equalizer to suit your listening
pleasure.

10. During play(if you wish so) move the tone arm inward
towards the center of the turntable platter, thus switching
it off. Be sure the tone arm is replaced and locked
correctly using the tone arm lock. This will avoid damage
to the stylus when the record deck is not in use.

1 1. When the record has finished playing, the turntable platter

will switch off automatically . Secure tone arm using the
tone arm lock.

NOTE: If you input a signal from the AUX jack while Phono

is playing, you may hear both simultaneously.

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CD CHANGER

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NORMAL CD PLA YBACKLOADING A DISC INTO THE CD TRA Y

1. Press the POWER button to switch on the system.

2. Select the CD function by pressing the CD button on
the front panel. You can also press the CD button on
the remote control.

3. The disc indicator corresponding to the currently se­lected disc will be surrounded by an illuminating semi­circle at all times.

4. Press the OPEN / CLOSE button to open the CD door.

5. Insert only one disc into each of the five CD trays.

6. T o insert a disc into the fifth tray , press the DISC SKIP
or CD button and the fifth disc position will rotate to the
front automatically .

7. Press the OPEN / CLOSE button again to close the
CD door.

DISC ST A TUS

1. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button to start playback.
Press repeatly to start or pause the CD playback.

2. The playback sensor will search the disc trays.

3. If the first disc tray is empty, the disc number indicator
for that disc will disappear. Then the playback sensor
will detect the next disc and the semi-circle indicator
for the next disc will illuminate.

4. When the first disc is found, it will immediately begin to
read and display the total tracks number and total time
of this disc. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button to begin
playback from track 1.

5. Press the TUNING • DOWN / PREVIOUS or TUNING

• UP / NEXT button briefly to select the desired track.

6. Press and hold the TUNING • UP / NEXT button to
move forward.

7. Press and hold the TUNING • DOWN / PREVIOUS
button to move backward.

8. Press the STOP / MEMO • DOWN button to stop CD

To check the disc status, first press the PLAY / PAUSE
button to start playback, then press the DISC SKIP button
once for each disc.

1. When the particular disc tray is being checked by the
playback sensor, the total tracks number and total time
will be read and displayed.

2. If there is no disc in the selected tray, the disc number
indicator light will go out.

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playback.

9. You can interrupt CD playback by pressing PLAY /
PAUSE. Press the same key again to resume play­back.

10. To select another disc, simply press the DISC SKIP or
CD button repeatedly until the desired disc is selected.

CD CHANGER

CD RANDOM PLA YBACK

1. Press the RANDOM button before or during play.

2. The RANDOM indicator illuminates and tracks are now
played in a random order.

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3. Each time you press the TUNING • UP / NEXT button
the next random track will play .

4. Press the TUNING • DOWN / PREVIOUS button to
return to the beginning of the track.

5. Press the RANDOM button again if you wish to return
to normal play .

CD REPEA T PLA YBACK

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3. Press the REPEAT / MEMO • UP button three times
before or during playback to select the REPEA T ONE
mode. When this mode is selected, the same track
will be played repeatedly .

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CD REPEA T PLA YBACK

1. Press the REPEA T / MEMO • UP button once before or
during playback to select the REPEA T ALL DISC mode,
and the ² REPEAT ALL DISC ² indicator will illuminate.
When this mode is selected, the tracks on all discs
will be played repeatedly .

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2. Press the REPEAT / MEMO • UP button twice before
or during playback to select the REPEAT ONE DISC
mode, and the ² REPEAT ONE DISC ² indicator will
illuminate. When this mode is selected, all tracks on
one particular disc will be played repeatedly .

4. Press the REPEAT / MEMO • UP button four times to
cancel the Repeat Playback function.

DISPLA YING TIME INFORMA TION

1. In CD normal play mode, press MODE / REMAIN but­ton to change the following display :

•Playing time of current track.

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•Remaining time of current track.

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CD CHANGER

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•Total remaining time of current disc

•Total playing time of current disc.

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CD PROGRAM ( CD MEMORY )

Storing a Program

1. In CD stop mode, press the MEMO / C-ADJ button to
select the CD program function.

4. Press the MEMO / C-ADJ. button to store the track
number you selected into the CD program, and the CD
program number will skip one step forward to wait for
you to select and store another track number.

NOTE: You can also select and store the track number

directly with the number keys 0-9 / +10 on the remote
control.

5. Select another track number and store the track into
the CD program by following step 3 to step 4.

6. Up to 40 CD tracks can be programmed. When 40
tracks have been stored, the ² FULL ² indicator will
illuminate.

Checking a Program

1. In CD PLAYBACK mode, press the TUNING • DOWN
/ PREVIOUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button to check
the CD program which you stored.

2. Each time the TUNING • DOWN / PREVIOUS or TUN­ING • UP / NEXT button is pressed, the CD program
number appears together with the corresponding disc
and track number.

Playing a Program

2. The track number, program number and “MEMORY”
indicators will flash.

3. Select the disc number by pressing the DISC SKIP
button, and press the TUNING • UP / NEXT or TUNING

• DOWN / PREVIOUS button until the desired track
number that you wish to program appears on the dis­play .

1. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button to start the CD pro­gram from the first track you stored.

2. Also you can press the TUNING • DOWN /PREVIOUS
or TUNING • UP / NEXT button to select a particular
track to play from the CD program.

3. Programmed tracks will remain stored in the memory
(even when the system is switched off) until they are
erased.

Erasing a Program

In CD stop mode, press the STOP / MEMO • DOWN

button to erase the CD program. The MEMORY indica­tor goes out and the program is erased.

NOTE: When the CD program has been done, you can

only play the memory tracks. Unless you erase the CD
program, the CD normal playing cannot be resumed .

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TAPE PLAYER

LOADING ONE TAPE

1. Press the POWER button to switch on the system.

2. Select the TAPE function by pressing the T APE button
on the front panel or remote control.

3. Depress the STOP / EJECT button of either [ DECK A]
or [ DECK B ] to open the door.

4. Insert only one tape into either [ DECK A ] or [ DECK
B ].

5. T o close the tape deck door , simply push the door back
to its previous position.

NORMAL PLA YBACK [ DECK A ] or [ DECK B ]

1. Press the PLA Y button to start playback.

RECORDING [ DECK A ]

Recording from T APE to T APE

1. Insert a blank tape into [ DECK A ].

2. Insert the tape to be copied into [ DECK B ].

3. Press the PAUSE button on [ DECK A ], then press
the RECORD button. Press the PLA Y button on [ DECK
B ] to begin dubbing.

4. If you wish to double the recording speed, simply de­press the ST. / NOR & MONO. / H.S.D. button
to HSD mode before starting.

NOTE: When the HSD (High Speed Dubbing) function is

activated, the playback speed of [ DECK B ] will also
double.

5. T o cancel the HSD function, press the ST. / NOR
& MONO. / H.S.D. button again.

6. To stop or pause the recording, press the ST OP / EJECT
or P AUSE button on [ DECK A ].

7. To stop or pause playback, press the STOP / EJ or
PAUSE button on [ DECK B ].

2. Depress the REW button to rewind the tape.

3. Depress the F .FWD button to start fast forward.

4. Depress the STOP / EJECT button to stop tape play­back. Depress the STOP / EJECT button again to open
the tape deck door.

5. You can interrupt tape playback by pressing the P AUSE
button. Press the same button again to resume play­back.

Recording from CD to T APE

1. Insert a blank tape into [ DECK A ].

2. Select CD function by pressing the CD button on the
front panel or remote control.

3. Insert the CD disc which is to be copied to the blank
tape in [ DECK A ].

4. Press the RECORD and PLAY buttons on [ DECK A ]
to start the CD-to-T APE synchro recording. The ² REC
CD SYNC ² indicator will illuminate on the display and
the CD will start at the same time.

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TAPE PLAYER

RECORDING [ DECK A ] SEQUENTIAL PLA YBACK [ DECK B ] TO [ DECK A ]

NOTE: To set up a CD program before recording, see

page 17.

5. T o stop recording , press the STOP / EJECT button on
[ DECK A ] ,and at this time , the CD playback will be
in the Pause mode. If you press the RECORD and
PLAY buttons on [ DECK A ] again, the CD playback
will continue playing automatically .

6. T o stop or pause CD playback, press STOP button or
PLA Y / PAUSE button of CD controls.

Recording from TUNER to T APE

1. Insert a blank tape into [ DECK A ].

2. Select the TUNER function by pressing the TUNER /
BAND button on the front panel or remote control.

3. Press the TUNER / BAND button repeatedly until the
desired band (FM or AM) is selected.

4. Press the TUNING • UP / NEXT or TUNING • DOWN /
PREVIOUS button to select the desired frequency .

NOTE: The sequential play feature automatically plays

[ DECK A ] after [ DECK B ] has played and shut off.

1. Insert a tape into [ DECK A ] and [ DECK B ].

2. Press the PLAY button on [ DECK B ] to begin play­back.

3. Press the PAUSE button on [ DECK A ].

4. Press the PLA Y button on [ DECK A ]. When the tape
in [ DECK B ] reaches the end. The P AUSE button on
[ DECK A ] will release automatically and playback will
begin.

5. Press the RECORD and PLAY button on [ DECK A ] to
start TUNER-to-T APE recording.

6. To stop or pause recording, press the STOP/EJ or
PAUSE button on [ DECK A ].

NOTE: The HSD (high speed dubbing) function does not

operate during CD-to-T APE or TUNER-to-T APE record­ing.

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TUNER

AUTO ( automatic ) / MANUAL TUNING

1. Press the POWER button to switch on the system.
Select the TUNER function by pressing the TUNER /
BAND button on the front panel or remote control.

2. Press the TUNER / BAND button repeatedly until the
desired band (FM or AM) is selected.

3. For manual tuning, quickly press and release the TUN­ING • DOWN / PREVIOUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT
button to select the desired frequency .

4. For auto tuning, press and hold the TUNING • DOWN /
PREVIOUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button for 1 sec­ond. The system will search until a station of sufficient
strength is found. If the station is not the desired one,
simply press and hold the TUNING • DOWN / PREVI­OUS or TUNING • UP / NEXT button for 1 second again.
Weak stations are skipped during automatic tuning.

NOTE: When tuning, the sound will be muted to eliminate
interfering background noises. When a station is found,
the audio signal will come back on. ² STEREO ² will ap­pear on the display when an FM-stereo signal is received.
With weak FM stereo signals, you may hear static or back­ground noise. These noises can be suppressed by switch­ing to MONO. Simply press the ST ./NOR. & MONO
/H.S.D. button to select MONO mode. ² STEREO ² will
disappear from the display .

PRESET MEMORY

Storing preset stations

Y ou can store preferred stations in the TUNER¢s memory
(Each 20 stations for FM and AM).

1. Press TUNER / BAND button to select TUNER func­tion and FM or AM band.

2. Press the TUNING • DOWN / PREVIOUS or TUNING

• UP / NEXT button to select the frequency you wish to
store.

3. Press MEMO / C-ADJ button, the “Memory” indicator
will flash, then press REPEA T / MEMO • UP or STOP
/ MEMO • DOWN or 0-9/+10 digit buttons to select the
desired location to be preset.

4. Press MEMO / C-ADJ button again to store the station
into the designated location.

5. T o set another preset station, follow steps 2 to 4.

Selecting preset stations

1. Select the TUNER function and FM or AM band with
the TUNER / BAND button on the front panel or remote
control.

2. Press the REPEAT / MEMO •UP or STOP / MEMO

•DN button on the front panel or remote control until

the required preset memory number appears. Or press
the 0-9/+10 digit buttons on the remote control to se-

lect the preset stations directly.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

Please make these simple checks before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money .
NO POWER • Make sure the power cord is inserted fully into a 120V/60Hz outlet.

• Check to be sure that the outlet is not controlled by a wall switch.

• Unplug the power cord, wait 1 minute, then reinsert the plug and push the POWER button.

NO VOLUME • Check the VOLUME control setting.

• Make sure the correct feature has been selected ( for instance,² CD ² should be selected when
playing a CD ).

• Make sure the speakers are properly connected.

• Make sure the speaker wires are not shorted together .

• If headphones are plugged in, disconnect them.

REMOTE CONTROL • Check and if necessary , replace the batteries.
DOESN'T WORK • Make sure the remote is pointed head-first at the Music Center.

• Make sure the Music Center is plugged into an operating wall outlet.

• The remote may be too far away from Music Center .

CAN'T TUNE • Repeat channel selection.
RADIO ST ATIONS • Make sure the antennas are properly connected.

NOTE: if the operation of the unit or display is not normal, you should reset the unit by disconnecting it from the household

wall outlet for 1 minute and then reinserting the plug.

WARNING: IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REMEDY A PROBLEM BY FOLLOWING THESE HINTS, CONSUL T YOUR DEALER

OR AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. UNDER NO CIRCUMST ANCES SHOULD YOU TRY TO REP AIR
THE SYSTEM YOURSELF , AS THIS WILL INV ALIDA TE YOUR W ARRANTY .

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GENERAL INFORMATION

SYSTEM SPECIFICA TIONS

RECEIVER

Power output:

Front .................................................................................................................................................. 5Wx2

T otal harmonic distortion ................................................................................................................................... 10%

Power supply .......................................................................................................................................... 120V/60Hz

T uning Range:

FM .................................................................................................................................................. 87.5~108.0MHz

AM..................................................................................................................................................... 530~1710KHz

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

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